Battery Recycling in KT18

Find Battery Recycling in KT18 in a few clicks

Search

Explore all services for Hazardous Waste in KT18

Asbestos Removal in KT18

Asbestos Removal in KT18

Chemicals Disposal in KT18

Chemicals Disposal in KT18

Hydraulic Oil Disposal in KT18

Hydraulic Oil Disposal in KT18

Isopropyl Alcohol Disposal in KT18

Isopropyl Alcohol Disposal in KT18

Lead Based Paint Disposal in KT18

Lead Based Paint Disposal in KT18

Paint Recycling in KT18

Paint Recycling in KT18

Fire Extinguisher Disposal in KT18

Fire Extinguisher Disposal in KT18

Fluorescent Tubes Disposal in KT18

Fluorescent Tubes Disposal in KT18

Gas Bottle Disposal in KT18

Gas Bottle Disposal in KT18

Mattress Disposal in KT18

Mattress Disposal in KT18

Pesticides Disposal in KT18

Pesticides Disposal in KT18

Sharps Disposal in KT18

Sharps Disposal in KT18

White Goods Recycling in KT18

White Goods Recycling in KT18

Learn more about Battery Recycling in KT18

With 132 active businesses and 6,675 residential properties in KT18 this leads to high energy consumption.

Battery recycling in KT18 is extremely important as it reduces the amount of batteries being disposed of as general waste, increasing KT18’s recycling rates. However, batteries are often found mixed in with general waste which is a problem as they contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Separating batteries out is key, this is done by setting up a battery recycling bin for battery storage.
Show Less

How many types of batteries are there for recycling?

There are two categories of batteries:

1. Primary batteries or single-use batteries

The different types are:

• Alkaline batteries
• Hg batteries (also known as mercury batteries) used in cameras and much more
• Zinc-air batteries used in remote controls, watches etc
• Lithium primary batteries used in hearing aids and MP3 players etc

2. Secondary batteries or rechargeable batteries,

These have additional toxicity and the different types are:

• Lead-acid batteries such as car batteries and UPS batteries
• Nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) which are found in mobile phones
• Lithium-ion (Li-ion) which are found in laptops
• Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) which are found in power tools.
• Lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) which are found in mobile devices

Due to the range of battery types and recycling processes hiring a professional battery disposal company in KT18 to manage your battery waste correctly is key.
Show Less

How do I recycle batteries from my business?

If your business in KT18 produces battery waste, several pieces of legislation affect the storage, collection, and recycling of battery waste and it is your duty of care that all batteries are stored correctly on your premises using a battery recycling box for professional battery disposal.

Professional waste contractors in KT18 offer battery collection services which should always come accompanied with a hazardous waste consignment note, which ensures compliance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2009 (England and Wales).
Show Less

Companies who would recommend our Battery Recycling services

Request a Call Back

Can't find what you are looking for? We can help!

Get free quote

What you need to know about KT18

KT18

KT18 is home to Nonsuch Park; a beautiful place to visit and is full of people once the sun comes out. The average property price is £448,789 which is 26.4% under the London average

  • Population Size 17,445
  • Active Businesses 132
  • Waste Collected (tonnes)7,315
  • Tonnes of Waste Recycled or Reused 3,801

How much waste do we produce in KT18?

Last year in this Post Code area, 17,445 residents and 132 businesses produced 7,315 tonnes of waste.

KT18 is made up of 4 areas;

Place
Total Waste produced (tonnes)
Ashtead
1,902
Headley
1,683
Langley Vale
1,756
Tadworth
1,975


Assigned to a specific area it was the important responsibility of SLWP (South London Waste Partnership), which has been set up between Merton, Kingston upon Thames, Croydon and Sutton to deal with waste more efficiently in south London along with the waste contractor Veolia ES UK to manage waste in the area more efficiently to importantly collect both the segregated and mixed waste produced and to dispose of it either by recycling, reuse or landfill
Show Less

In KT18 what recycling rates does the council achieve?

Last year KT18 managed to recycle or reuse 3,801 tonnes of waste (0.5196) against 3,514 (48.04%).

More specifically is made up of 4 areas which achieved all different waste mangement results.

Place
Recyeling rate (tonnes)
Avarge/Normal Landfill Rate (tonnes)
Ashtead
988 (0.52)
914 (48.04%)
Headley
874 (0.52)
808 (48.04%)
Langley Vale
912 (0.5196)
843 (48.04%)
Tadworth
1,026 (0.52)
949 (48.04%)
Show Less

How much did local councils in KT18 spend on waste management?

Last year local councils in KT18 spent £136,226.54 on waste management activities including collection, transport and treatment of household and business waste.

More specifically is made up of 4 places which spent different amounts on waste management activities.

Place
Amount spent on waste management
Ashtead
£35,418.90
Headley
£31,332.10
Langley Vale
£32,694.37
Tadworth
£36,781.16
Show Less

How many residents and active businesses are there in KT18?

On record for last year KT18 had 17,445 residents and 132 active businesses.

is made up of 4 which all varied in the number of residents as well as the number of active businesses

Place
Residents
Active businesses
Ashtead
4,536
34
Headley
4,012
30
Langley Vale
4,187
32
Tadworth
4,710
36
Show Less

How else did KT18 impact the environment last year?

KT18 is home to Nonsuch Park; a beautiful place to visit and is full of people once the sun comes out. The average property price is £448,789 which is 26.4% under the London average which is made up of 19.99 hectares of greenbelt consumed energy from both domestic and commercial activities, more specifically had 25 fly tip incidents accompanied by 3 fly tip penalties.

More specifically each Place performed differently as you can see below:

Place
Fly Tip Incidents
Fly Tip Penalties
Ashtead
6
1
Headley
6
1
Langley Vale
6
1
Tadworth
7
1
Show Less

Battery Recycling Services In Places Of KT18